Higher Education Fundraising Concentration, M.S.
Master of Science in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy
M.S.: Higher Education Fundraising Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MHE 500 | Foundations of Higher Education Administration | 3 |
| MHE 505 | Organization and Decision-Making in Higher Education | 3 |
| MHE 630 | Legal Issues and Ethics in Higher Education | 3 |
| NMP 521 | Foundations of Philanthropy | 3 |
| NMP 605 | Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector | 3 |
| NMP 622 | Donor Motivation and Behavior | 3 |
| NMP 623 | Managing Fund Development Operations | 3 |
| NMP 650 | Leading Change Through Research in Nonprofits | 3 |
| NMP 675 | Capstone Advanced Fundraising Seminar | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 36 | |
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In consultation with the Program Director, students may choose from a range of MBA, MHE, MLN, and NMP coursework to fulfill the 9 credits of electives.
Academic Requirements
Note: This schedule reflects the recommended two-year sequence of courses to be taken in fulfillment of the M.S. in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy with a concentration in Higher Education Fundraising. This sequence assumes a fall semester start. Students who begin the program in other semesters or those interested in a one-year sequence should consult with their faculty program advisor to plan their schedule.
Two-Year Sequence
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MHE 500 | Foundations of Higher Education Administration (Session I) | 3 |
| MHE 626 | Introduction to Institutional Advancement (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| NMP 605 | Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector (Session I) | 3 |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| NMP 635 | Board Governance and Volunteer Management (Session I) | 3 |
| NMP 622 | Donor Motivation and Behavior (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| NMP 623 | Managing Fund Development Operations (Session I) | 3 |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Elective (Session I) | 3 | |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| NMP 650 | Leading Change Through Research in Nonprofits (Session I) | 3 |
| NMP 675 | Capstone Advanced Fundraising Seminar (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 36 | |
Note: All Graduate Level Electives must be approved by the Director of the Program.